A Unique Event Celebrating the Southeast's Thriving Coffee Culture!

Charleston is well known as a foodie town. We have amazing restaurants with award-winning chefs that draw visitors from around the world. What many are now discovering is that Charleston is also home to an emerging craft coffee culture.

There are many wonderful locally owned coffee shops popping up all over town, each with their unique twist on the art. We even have a handful of roasters that import beans, roast them using their own special techniques, and ship them throughout the country.

The 4th annual Charleston Coffee Cup will celebrate this burgeoning culture on November 5, 2017 at Memminger Auditorium. The event will feature local coffee shops, local and regional roasters, favorite local brunch purveyors, artisans and celebrity Chef demos.

Sunday, November 5, 2017

10am - 3pm

Meet Your Hosts

MIELE EVENTS is an eco-conscious creative firm based in Charleston SC, specializing in event production, and stylings & installations with a focus on floral + event design. MIELE, meaning “HONEY” in Italian, encapsulates the things we are passionate about. Flowers, weddings, community, and creative collaborations; THE SWEET THINGS IN LIFE!

A portion of the Charleston Coffee Cup Proceeds will benefit Lowcountry AIDS Services

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where is Memminger Auditorium + Where do I park?

Memminger Auditorium is located at 56 Beaufain Street, Charleston, SC 29401. There is plenty of off street parking and a few parking garages in very close walking distance.

Or go green and bike on over!

Q. What time is the event?

Gates open for general admission at 11am and the event ends at 3pm. There are many things going on throughout the day so you’ll likely just want to stay all day.

VIP ticket holders enter at 10am and will receive a sweet swag bag with goodies from our sponsors (coffee, swag and so much more! See VIP details below)

Q. What is included with my admission ticket?

The ticket includes entrance into the Charleston Coffee Cup. It includes unlimited free coffee tastings, all entertainment, free activities for the kiddos (crafts and more), educational opportunities, roasters and latte art challenges, photo booth, coffee demos, and an all-around awesome time. Brunch and alcohol are available for purchase. Entrance is free for kids 12 and younger.Each guest will receive a 3 oz tasting mug that will be used to taste all the coffee one can handle.

Q. What is included in the VIP experience?

There will be only a select number of VIP tickets sold.

VIP Experience:

VIP ticket holders will enter at 10am for an intimate hour with all of the vendors before the general admission ticket holders enter.

You will enjoy one-on-one talks with roasters and vendors, access to the VIP lounges, and a front-row seat to the last couple of rounds of the Roaster’s Challenge.

Q. Will there be beverages other than coffee?

Yes! There will be mimosas, bloody marys, water and craft beer.

Q. Is this event family friendly?

The Charleston Coffee Cup welcomes families! Children 12 and under will receive free admission into the event. There will be plenty of activities for kids including crafts, a kids’ corner, face painting, painting with coffee, and more.

Q. What kind of food will be available for purchase?

Come hungry! Here’s a snippet of what will be available: fresh baked goods, Belgian waffles, healthy eats, and so much more!

Q. What is the schedule of events?

9:00AM Industry Hour

10:00AM VIP Hour

11:00AM Doors Open to All

3:00PM Event Closes

Q. What is a zero-waste event?

Events are inherently wasteful, but it doesn’t have to be that way with forethought and a lot of planning. The Charleston Coffee Cup has teamed up with FWD (Food Waste Disposal) to ensure that the vast majority of waste produced by the event will be recycled or composted. We cut back the waste big time by providing reusable 3oz tasting mugs.